Man-Size Sextet

PJ Harvey · Rid Of Me [1993]

I'm coming up man-sized

Skinned alive

I want to fit

Mmm, I've got to get

Man-sized

I'm heading on

Handsome

Got my leather boots on



Got my girl and she's a wow

I cast my iron knickers down

Man-size no need to shout

Can you hear, can you hear me now?



I'm man-sized

Man-sized



I'll measure time

I'll measure height

I'll calculate

My birthrite

Good Lord, I'm big

I'm heading on

Man-sized

Got my leather boots on



Got my girl and she's a wow

I cast my iron knickers down

Man-sized no need to shout

Can you hear, can you hear me now?



My babe looking cool and neat

I'm pretty sure good enough to eat

Man-sized no need to shout

Let it all, let it all hang out



I'm man-size

Man-size



Silence my lady head

Get girl out of my head

Douse hair with gasoline

Set it light and set it free

Man-Size Sextet

Released on the 1993 album Rid Of Me, "Man-Size Sextet" stands as a defining track in PJ Harvey's early career, showcasing her signature blend of gothic rock and atmospheric pop. The song features a distinctive, haunting vocal delivery that contrasts with the driving rhythm of the band, establishing the dark, introspective tone that would characterize her subsequent work. As a key element of her discography from this era, the recording highlights Harvey's ability to weave personal narrative with sonic experimentation, influencing the alternative rock landscape of the 1990s. Its enduring presence in her catalog underscores its status as a pivotal moment in her artistic evolution.